How to remove paint from USB?

[badwolf_2616]

Hi there,

 

so a while back my brother and sister were having an argument and long story short a small tub of acrylic paint was thrown. Although it did not hit anyone, it landed straight into my box of computer stuff (spare cables and peripherals). The paint got inside the USB part of a infrared donggle for my wireless keyboard and mouse.

 

My question is: How can i remove the paint without damaging the USB or dongle? All suggestions are welcome and thank you in advance

[Jobbe03]

isopropyl alcohol

[MatthewEnderle]

isopropyl alcohol

Ditto this, also it works to remove permanent marker (sometimes)

[C_Mike]

isopropyl alcohol

 

For the sake of us dark theme users, keep the text colour as automatic

[Jobbe03]

For the sake of us dark theme users, keep the text colour as automatic

It should be lol

[badwolf_2616]

thanks everyone, but should i pour drop of it into the usb or let the whole thing soak in it for a bit?

[mark201200]

remove the plastic casing first and then try to remove it with the alcohol, maybe let it soak or use some toilet paper with some alcohol on it

[badwolf_2616]

Thanks everyone for the help. The alcohol did the trick and after a failed first attemt the transmitter is working now